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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1916
Page
4
An early 20th century notice outlines subscription options for Morning News and Weekly Times. Rates include Bell 33 and United Option with prices in advance: one year, six months, and monthly plans. Details show tiered terms and per period costs.
The Chambersburg Public Opinion comments on the May 3 British surrender at Kut el Amara and the impact on Britain. It argues the defeat exposes failures in leadership, supply, and recruitment amid wartime strain, urging unity and improved efficiency to meet ongoing crises.
A critical clipping targets Wilson and his backers, accusing him of warlike leanings and aligning with pro war and munition interests. The piece contrasts Hughes era rhetoric with Bryan era shifts and hints at editorial biases and delegates’ loyalties.
The New York Times quotes contempt for William Jennings Bryan as the Nebraska Democrats turn against their favorite, accusing him of opposing the Democratic President and the United States. The campaign is depicted as Bryan against Wilson, with local irritations noted and sharp punishment implied.
A humorous admonition about handling misfortune with restraint. It urges calm, stoic behavior, tempering anger and complaints, and even jokingly suggests nursing a trilby to weather bad weather. The piece mocks overreaction and promotes disciplined, brave conduct in adversity.
In a May Scribner piece Captain X recalls the French offensive nearing the decisive hour. As bombardment peaks, French officers lead a massed assault from the trenches while artillery seeks to crush parts of the German line and maintain discipline amid the perilous dawn.
This early health ad promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifier for catarrh malaria and stubborn sores. It claims rapid recovery by cleansing blood and boosting tissue nutrition, warns against purgatives and salts, and invites readers to request free booklets and medical advice from the Swift Specific Co. Atlanta.
Mr. Gaston Lamoille is praised as a highly gifted and honest psychic. He is described as exceptionally capable at helping those in doubt or trouble with clear readings that convince callers they meet a master mind of the profession.
A local claim promises to solve personal and financial woes. The adviser pledges to prevent misnaming clients and offers guidance on love, marriage, business, lawsuits, investments, property, and travel. He vows to unite couples, remove sorrow, and lead to happiness and prosperity.
Mr Fred Braithwaite and sister Lola Braithwaite visited relatives in Paw Paw West Virginia where he bought a Buick. Mrs Annie Unger and Ralph visited Mrs Sarah Stottler in the area. Edgar Collins and family attended a local play and visited Braithwaite relatives. Farmers prepare to plant corn after recent rains slowed work. Perry DeHaven and H L Braithwaite families spent Sunday with Braithwaite relatives.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Lottana Ibbons Turner to Mr. Earl Gordon Beale. The bride is the daughter of the late Dr Charles Turner of Bluemont and granddaughter of Mrs Sarah Turner of Charlestown.
By deed of trust dated August 24 1912 from Clarence Harris recorded in Frederick County Virginia the trustee Herbert S Larrick offers at public auction in front of the County Court House Winchester at 1 oclock a m on Saturday May 3 1916 a one acre parcel with small dwelling at Cedar Hill near Clearbrook Frederick County Virginia The sale requires one half cash with the balance in two equal annual payments secured by the trust and a buildings insurance policy.
Letters from John Murray of Washington Thomas M ForGan of Richmond Miss G B Amy Brown of Indianapolis and Anton Gross describe regaining jobs selling property reunions and profitable investments after consulting a advisor. They urge publication of their testimonies.
Special Commissioners will sell at public auction in Winchester Virginia on May 27 1916 at noon under a Frederick County Virginia decree in Pangey Wright vs Shepperd Strother and others. The 135 acre tract near Winchester includes a stone house and outbuildings with bearing apple and peach orchards. The farm rents for 500 annually until March 1 1917 and is subject to tenant rights. sale terms require one third cash and two thirds by note secured by trust deed or all cash.
Troops under heavy fire formed into lines and advanced in rapid successive waves across open ground. A first immense wave broke the German trench lines, closely followed by a second, impetuously pressing forward as if a rising sea undermining a rocky coast.
Mrs J Bittaker of Rye says Thedford's Black-Draught keeps her family free from serious sickness. She notes it relieves sick headaches and aids digestion in both young and old, and her household keeps it on hand at all times.
Mrs. John Strong Abbott announces the engagement of her daughter Jane Maxwell to William Kerr Compton of Harrisonburg Virginia. The wedding is planned for early June in Wash a Star.
Prices for readings at Lamoille office reduced to 50 cents and one dollar for women and one to two dollars for men as a coupon offer valid for three days.
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